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**Downloading and Running the Re-Install Script from the Server**

The re-install script must be downloaded to your computer from the server. This will
ensure you have the latest version of the re-install script, as it changes all the time as
new versions of IRLP and Linux are released.

If you used the USB stick to transfer the file, just place the USB stick into one of the
node’s USB ports.

During the re-install process you will be asked several Yes or No questions. You will be
prompted with (y/N) on (Y/n). You can type either “y” or “n” (lowercase), or if you just
press enter, the capitalized choice will be chosen. (example : Pressing ENTER when you
see (y/N) will answer NO)

On successful execution, you will see text explaining what the script does. Type what is
asks you to type and press ENTER to continue.

The script now performs a series of checks to make sure the following are installed and
working correctly.

You may be asked to confirm a few things in the above checks, or the script may exit if
there is a problem detected. If you installed all of the required packages for IRLP, and are
running a properly installed IRLP CentOS system, there should be no problems. If you do
run into problems you cannot solve, please contact installs@irlp.net for assistance.

The magic automatically begins. The files will then be downloaded from the server
directly, and you will be ensured the most up-to-date system.

You will see a bunch of text flashing across the screen, and you will be prompted to press
ENTER once the files have been downloaded and installed. If there is an error during this
step of the process, they will cause the script to exit. If after running the script a few
times, you get the same error repeatedly, please report the problem to installs@irlp.net

The environment file is built, file permissions are set, and a final update of the filesystem
is performed. A few patches and checks are run. The backup file is extracted, and the
magic is complete!

Since your PGP key is already installed on the server, and you have transferred it from
your old node, you can now use your node as before. Make sure you rerun all of the
steps in the after-install, as your mixer settings have not been transferred from your old
node.

Be sure to use the echo reflector to test and ensure your node is operating properly. If
you have any questions or comments about this document, or the re-install process of
your IRLP node, please contact the installs crew at installs@irlp.net